Subclass 802 visa – Australian child (onshore) visa

What is a Subclass 802 visa?

The Subclass 802 visa allows dependent children who are living outside of Australia to immigrate and live permanently in Australia with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents.

Unlike the Subclass 101 visa, which requires the applicant to be offshore when applying, the Subclass 802 visa requires the applicant to be onshore in Australia during the visa application process.

Benefits of holding a Child visa – Subclass 802

While holding subclass 802 visa, the visa holders will be entitled to the following benefits:

• Permanent residency: Provides the right to live in Australia permanently with parents.
• Education: Access to Australia’s public education system, including secondary, universities and vocational institutions.
• Healthcare: Access to public healthcare system and Medicare, which covers essential medical services and expenses in Australia.
• Work rights: Permission to work in Australia without restrictions.
• Travel: Travel to and from Australia freely. This includes multiple entries into Australia for the duration of the visa validity.
• Pathway to citizenship: After meeting residency requirements, the visa holders can apply for Australian citizenship, which provides additional rights and benefits.
• Family reunification: Ability to reunite children with their Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen parents.

Requirements of a Subclass 802 visa

Like any other Family visas, a Subclass 802 requires both the applicants and sponsor to meet the following requirements:

• Relationship: The applicant must be the biological or adopted child or stepson/stepdaughter of the sponsor who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen.
• Age: The applicant (the child) must be under 18 years old. However, if the dependent children are aged 18 to 25 and rely completely on their parent(s) or have a disability, they can also apply for this visa.
• Sponsorship: The sponsor must be the child’s parent, step-parent, or the parent’s partner who is an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen. In addition, the sponsor must have legal responsibility for the child.
• Health and character: The child must meet health and character requirements, including medical examinations and police clearances.
• Financial support: Assurance that the child will receive adequate financial support while living in Australia.
• Application process: Fill out the visa application form, gather essential documents, and pay the visa application fee.

For guidance on Subclass 802 visa eligibility, please contact VEM. Our registered migration consultant, Mr. Peter Cao (MARN: 1577877), a member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA: 12648) will assist you.

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Cost of a Subclass 802 visa

According to the new Migration strategy 2024 – 2025, the subclass 802 visa cost is AUD 3,140 for the main applicant.

Note: The Subclass 802 visa fees listed above do not include a 1.4% surcharge.

Processing times of a Subclass 802 visa

The subclass 802 processing time is from 16 months to 24 months. This time can vary depending on the volume of applications and the completeness of your application.

Basic difference between subclass 802 and subclass 101 visa

The basic difference between Subclass 802 visa and Subclass 101 visa is in the applicant’s location when applying:

Subclass 101 is for applicants who are outside Australia.

Subclass 802 is suitable for children already in Australia under another substantive visa or a valid bridging visa.

To be granted visa 802 in the earliest possible time, your visa application should be processed properly and as a “ready make decision”. It’s best to contact VEM for further assistance.

By: Peter Phong D Cao – Registered migration agent
(MARN: 1577877, MIA: 12648)

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